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Episode Archive
Click the following years to see past show schedules.
Date: January 4
Show Number: 25-1
Artist: Hanz Araki and Friends Live at Artichoke
About: The acclaimed celtic/Japanese flute/shakahachi player, headlines an all-star band at Portland's premiere acoustic venue. From the River City Folk Archives...
Date: January 11
Show Number: 25-2
Artist: Tom's Choice for his 72nd Birthday
About: Some of Tom May's favorite live performances from the past 39 years of "River City Folk"- to celebrate his 72nd birthday!
Date: January 18
Show Number: 25-3
Artist: Hank Cramer Live at Artichoke (2022 - 2)
About: Hank is one of most beloved folk-celtic perfomers in US. Hailing from Winthrop, WA, he is a consummate storyteller with an unforgettable baritone voice.
Date: January 25
Show Number: 25-4
Artist: Spencer Bohren
About: The acoustic blues have had a real renaissance this past few years. Spencer Bohren was playing frequently at Tipatinas in New Orleans long before this current craze began. We lost Spencer a few years back, but you can get a sense of his musicianship, passion for the music, in this program. What a gentleman he was...
Date: February 1
Show Number: 25-5
Artist: Best of Winterfolk
About: Some great live performances from this annual benefit for the homeless in Portland Oregon- on stage at the Alberta Rose and Aladdin Theatres in Portland. Winterfolk 36 is TONIGHT!
Date: February 8
Show Number: 25-6
Artist: William Pint and Felicia Dale Live at Artichoke
About: From the "River City Folk" archives, a rollicking perfomance from the original Artichoke location by these two revered performers of "ballads from the sea". Felicia has had health difficulties of late, so I want to dedicate this program to these two consummate singers and players.
Date: February 15
Show Number: 25-7
Artist: Larry Murante Live at Artichoke
About: Larry is a classically trained singer, but don't hold that against him! He is also a brilliant songwriter, and his powerful bartitone voice is riveting and simply splendid, His songs are short stories eloquently framed by his thoughtful melodies.
Date: February 22
Show Number: 25-8
Artist: True North - Dan Wetzel and Kristin Grainger Live at Artichoke
About: Kristen writes the songs- Dan build the instruments that they are played on - the combination is a compelling sort of magic. This year, they have performed from France, to Germany, to our own beloved Alberta Rose Theatre in Portland.
Date: March 1
Show Number: 25-9
Artist: Michael Johnathon
About: The longtime host and originator of the "Woodsongs Radio Hour" visits "River City Folk". Michael has kept the folk music flame buring for decades now, and his show is heard ( as is "River City Folk" ) on stations across the USA ands beyond. He is also a fine picker, and, as you might imagine, a accomplished storyteller.
Date: March 8
Show Number: 25-10
Artist: Gary Furlow and the Loafers Live at Artichoke
About: From a live performance at Portland, Oregon's Artichoke Music in April, 2024, a wonderful compilation of Gary's original songs, with the terrific "Loafers" backing him up.
Date: March 15
Show Number: 25-11
Artist: Rik Palieri
About: A pal and acolyte of Pete Seegar, Rick has kept the tradition of the 5 string banjo being a force for good- in his live performances and international tour schedule. His memoir "Banjo Man" was published in 2020- with lots of stories and tales of Rick's travels and adventures. From the "River City Folk" archives!
Date: March 22
Show Number: 25-12
Artist: Misty River (2)
About: This popular female quartet from the Pacific Northwest cut a wide swath through the acoustic music world in the early aughts- this program reveals why they were so popular. Terrific harmonies, excellent original and traditional songs, and compelling arrangements in the bluegrass fashion!
Date: March 29
Show Number: 25-13
Artist: The Deck Boys Live at Artichoke
About: Exuberant, positive, songs- original and a couple of covers- by this talented trio of Jeffrey Sher, Brad Price, and KC Craine. Exceptional harmonies with a large dash of fun! Recorded live at Artichoke Music in Portland, Oregon in 2024.
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